Trial Marriage; A Satiric Comedy in Three Acts

By Harriet Holmes Haslett

Book Overview

Trial Marriage: A Satiric Comedy In Three Acts is a play written by Harriet Holmes Haslett. The story revolves around a young couple, Tom and Mary, who decide to enter into a ""trial marriage"" before committing to a permanent relationship. The play is set in the early 20th century and explores the societal norms and expectations surrounding marriage and relationships during this time period.As the couple navigates their trial marriage, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including meddling family members and societal pressure to conform to traditional gender roles. The play uses humor and satire to critique these societal norms and highlight the absurdity of some of the expectations placed on couples in relationships.Throughout the play, the audience is taken on a journey as Tom and Mary navigate their way through their trial marriage and come to a decision about whether or not they want to commit to a permanent relationship. The play ultimately challenges the audience to question their own beliefs and assumptions about relationships and marriage.Overall, Trial Marriage: A Satiric Comedy In Three Acts is a witty and thought-provoking play that explores the complexities of relationships and societal expectations in a humorous and engaging way.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163708216
• ISBN13: 9781163708217
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 126 Pages
• Weight: 0.39 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"